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What Is a Shared Care Arrangement and How Does It Work?
A shared care arrangement, sometimes reflected in a child arrangements order specifying that the child lives with both parents, is an arrangement under which a child spends ...
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What Is an Interim Child Arrangements Order and When Is It Made?
An interim child arrangements order is a temporary order made by the family court during ongoing proceedings that sets ...
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What Happens When a Child Refuses to See a Parent?
One of the most difficult and emotionally charged situations in family proceedings is where a child refuses to spend ...
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What Is Specific Issue Order and When Do You Need One?
A specific issue order is an order under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 that directs how a particular question ...
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Can Grandparents Apply for Contact With Their Grandchildren?
Grandparents play an important role in the lives of many children, and losing that relationship when parents separate ...
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What Is the Paramountcy Principle and How Does It Affect Family Court Decisions?
The paramountcy principle is the foundational principle of children law in England and Wales. It is stated in Section ...
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What Is an Employment Tribunal Preliminary Hearing and What Happens There?
A preliminary hearing is a hearing in employment tribunal proceedings that takes place before the final merits hearing. ...
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Hiring a barrister directly without a solicitorWhat is Direct Access and can I instruct a barrister without a solicitor?
Most people do not know they can hire a barrister directly. This guide explains what Direct Access is and when it makes sense to use it.
Barrister vs solicitor: what is the difference and when do you need each?
They are both qualified lawyers but they do different things. This guide breaks down the distinction in plain English.
How much does a barrister cost and how are fees calculated?
Pricing is the most common question we receive. This guide gives honest, indicative cost ranges by case type and hearing.